photovoltaic design News
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Call for proposals extended to 19th August: beauty and power of designed photovoltaics
In conjunction with the 31st EU PVSEC, the European Commission JRC and ENEA with the assistance of ETA-Florence Renewable Energies are organising the 5th edition of the special event Photovoltaics | Forms | Landscapes to highlight how: architects and researchers, project and product developers take up the challenge of letting photovoltaic systems interact with buildings and landscapes The event ...
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EasySolars-Design-On-Image Feature is a Good Solution for Pitched Roof Design
EasySolar (Poznan, Poland) has activated a new tool in its solar photovoltaic (PV) design app. The Design-on-image feature allows users to place PV modules on 3D objects quickly and simply, which makes it a good solution for pitched roof design and residential solar sales, the company emphasizes. “It takes just few clicks to select a roof outline, adjust dimensions and add or remove ...
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Photovoltaic Capacity Workshop Working Paper Released
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 8, 2007: The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) announced today the release of a working paper, “Developing Consensus on a Capacity Methodology for PV Generation,” for the PV Capacity workshop being held on September 27, immediately following the Solar Power 2007 conference.Photovoltaic installations have an intuitively strong correlation with electricity demand, as ...
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K&S developed a simulation software to optimize energy output for battery buffered PV systems
The secured feed in of energy from photovoltaic systems in the available electricity networks is no longer possible without restrictions. This trend begins world wide and will hit Germany in near future. In this area, the keyword energy storage will not soon be indispensable. In international markets, such as Japan, requirements for the photovoltaic feed in behavior become reality and confront ...
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Nigerian professionals boost their know-how in Renewable Energies
RENAC holds a sell-out training course in Nigeria on behalf of the Energy Commission of Nigeria . Berlin, 10.8.2010 – On behalf of the Energy Commission of Nigeria together with Eauxwell Nigeria Limited, the Berlin-based Renewables Academy last week carried out a renewable energy training seminar in Abuja, Nigeria. Nearly 120 decision-makers and practitioners participated in the seminar. ...
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No Costly On-site Fabrication, Large Cranes or Special Tools Needed for Schletter`s New, All-Steel PV Mounting System
Schletter Inc., a leader in solar mounting systems, announces the release of the FS ECO, an all-steel ground mount system for photovoltaic (PV) applications designed for traditional south-facing installations as well as unique east-west oriented applications. The new system will be on display at the Intersolar tradeshow in San FranciscoJuly 10 – 12, 2012, booth number 9223. From a company ...
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DuraTrack HZ v3 Solar Tracker Receives Internationally Recognized Certification
Array Technologies, pioneers of solar tracking, have achieved both IEC 62817 and UL 3703 certifications. IEC 62817 is the international standard related to photovoltaic systems, specifically the design qualification of solar trackers. During the evaluation process, Array Technologies worked directly with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to meet their criteria, for areas such ...
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Nanowires may boost solar cell efficiency, UC San Diego engineers say
University of California, San Diego electrical engineers have created experimental solar cells spiked with nanowires that could lead to highly efficient thin-film solar cells of the future. Indium phosphide (InP) nanowires can serve as electron superhighways that carry electrons kicked loose by photons of light directly to the device’s electron-attracting electrode — and this scenario could boost ...
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LDK Solar Announces Development of 12 MW PV Project in Italy
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. ("LDK Solar") (NYSE: LDK), a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) products, today announced that its subsidiary company, Solar Green Technology ("SGT") of Italy, has completed design and construction of a 12 megawatt (MW) PV project known as "Century." The Century project consists of industrial rooftop PV plants ranging between 300 and 1,000 ...
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College Students Lead the U.S. towards a Greener Future
(Washington, D.C.) Students from Western Washington University drove from Washington State to Washington, D.C., in a car entirely powered by biodiesel fuel made from recovered landfill methane. Northwestern students built a solar powered system that provides electricity to a rural town in Panama, miles away from any electric power grid. The University of Virginia team designed and built a ...
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SMA Makes PV System Design a Snap with Next-Generation Configuration Software
SMA has released its next-generation photovoltaic system design software: Sunny Design 2.0. Available for free download at www.SMA-America.com, Sunny Design 2.0 offers a variety of new features and a user-friendly interface that make PV array planning even easier. SMA’s Sunny Design helps solar installers and system planners visualize possible PV plant designs and select the optimum ...
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Dow Solar Names the International Design to Zero Competition Winners at 2012 International Builders’ Show
As part of its commitment to support education and innovations that will help solve the world’s challenges, today the Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW), announced the three winning teams of the international Dow Solar Design to Zero Competition during the 2012 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) in ...
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Co-organized by GS-Solar, the “Conference of Water Surface Photovoltaic Power Plant of the Second Leadership Plan” Successfully Ended
On July 13th, Hosted by China Photovoltaic Industry Association and China Investment Association and co-organized by GS-Solar, the “Conference of Water Surface Photovoltaic Power Plant and Seminar for Water Surface Photovoltaic Power Plant Design and Equipment Selection of the Second Leadership Plan” was successfully completed in Nanjing. The conference has a scale of more than 500 ...
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SolarEdge Unveils New Line Of Products For The Commercial North American Market
FREMONT, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems and monitoring solutions, today unveiled a new line of products for commercial applications in the North America market. The new offering includes: a line of 3-phase solar inverters from 9kW to 20kW in size; a 600W capable power optimizer enabling a ...
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Honeywell Launches Third-generation Film to Protect Solar Panels
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has introduced its third-generation laminate film designed to protect solar power panels from harsh environments while helping them maintain power output over their 25-year lifespans. The product, PowerShield® 3W, is a cost-effective backsheet for photovoltaic panels that helps protect the electrical circuits in solar panel modules, preventing ...
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Eaton Helps Kentucky Power State’s Largest Solar Installation at Fort Campbell to Advance Sustainability and Energy Security
Power management company Eaton today announced multiple contracts to provide engineering services, a solar inverter, and electrical distribution equipment for a 1.9-megawatt (MW) solar project at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. The project is the first phase of a planned 5 MW solar array that will help the U.S. Army installation reduce operating costs while contributing to the renewable energy goals ...
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GE`s Solar Announcement Proves Colorado`s Leadership in Clean Energy
DENVER, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, GE announced that it plans to locate the nation's largest photovoltaic panel factory in Aurora, Colo. The 200,000 square-foot plant, which will cost $300 million to retrofit and will employ 355 workers, will produce thin-film photovoltaic panels using technology designed by PrimeStar Solar, a Colorado company GE purchased earlier this year. ...
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K&S performs Solarpark supervision in Japan to secure high quality standards
The team of K&S technical experts perform independent technical inspections of the photovoltaic system and clarifies technical issues. The advisory service begins even before the actual construction of the photovoltaic power plant - in the design and contract review. It is ensured that all the requirements of the building permit of the relevant Japanese authorities are fulfilled and the ...
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Third-Party Construction Supervision of Photovoltaic Power Plants in Japan
Most of technical challenges can be avoided with professional construction supervision by a reliable independent third-party engineering company. This monitoring generally will be done throughout the installation and commissioning of a photovoltaic power plant. The planning and installation of a free-field photovoltaic power plant is technicaly complex. This is due to the coordination of the ...
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Eaton to Showcase Game-Changing Solar Solutions at Intersolar North America 2014
Power management company Eaton will showcase a broad range of critical solutions at Intersolar North America 2014, from July 8-10, in booth #8321, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Eaton’s solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage electrical balance of system (BOS) solutions are making cost-effective, safe and reliable solar generation a reality for utility and commercial customers. ...
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